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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1917
Page
3
Paris dispatch reports French aerial defense destroyed three Zeppelins raiding the eastern territory. Anti aircraft fire near Saint Clement in Meurthe and Moseile caused the loss, with at least one more falling in flames near Rambervilliers. Official details were limited.
A garbled ad-like snippet touts a stomach remedy, claiming relief from dyspepsia gastritis and indigestion. It describes mixing bisom a carbonate magnesia carbonate and notes a guaranteed satisfaction promise with pharmacist availability.
At a stormy meeting in the Arena 4500 members of the Boilermakers union agreed to a referendum next Tuesday on whether to return to work or remain on strike. Voting will take place at 512 Second Ave in union quarters from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Voting machines will be used.
Report states German agents posing as mechanics installed wooden rivets in troopship plates. Eight more enemy aliens were sent to Ellis Island for internment until end of war, bringing total arrests to 113 across shipyards.
A special excursion departs Sunday October 21 for Camp Murray near American Lake to aid Seattle citizens with sons or friends in the Second Washington infantry. Troops are ordered to Camp Greene Charlotte NC next week with possible movement Monday. After Col Ingles bans liberty passes the Great Northern Railroad offers a $2.15 round trip rate. Train departs 12 30 p m.
United Press le d wire reports that the Hoover administration ordered reductions in sugar sales to confectioners and luxury manufacturers due to a growing sugar shortage and rising prices. A telegram to sugar distributors urged cuts in candy production, gums, syrups, and other luxuries while prioritizing household needs and condensed milk suppliers.
George Rausch a shoemaker at 4241 14th Ave North East is exhibiting on his 100 foot lot what one man has done toward food conservation. He has raised grapes apples cherries aquash currants raspberries strawberries blackberries goose berries potatoes beans onions peas lettuce radishes and vegetable oysters.
Excursion tomorrow organized by Manufacturers promotion to Cathcart Washington offers over ten thousand crates of Evergreen blackberries in fine condition. Northern Pacific train departs University station at 8 40 am with returning trip at 5 30 pm, 75 cents each way. autos offer 50 cents each way, with mixed travel options. Snack provisions allowed and generous blackberry picking incentives, plus free fruit on every fifth pound for pickers aiding the war effort.
Hanna defends 1915 pledge not to extend Division A street car lines without a comprehensive plan. He cites voter opposition to Ballard extension and argues a majority verdict should guide policy. He disputes claimed low costs and notes $18,200 spent on materials with only $1,800 for labor remaining.
An advertisement offers Dr Van Vieck's Absorption Method for piles with a free trial and no cost if unsatisfied. It claims long experience, painless home treatment, and urges sending address to receive a dollar package and later pay one dollar only if satisfied. It cites success in bleeding itching protruding cases and notes letters of praise from users.
A Liberty Chorus gathering is set for Sunday at 3 pm in the 222 White building to perform patriotic songs. Membership costs include a 4 percent Liberty Loan ownership.
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